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2. Her _____ glance made it clear she had no respect for contemptuous
his objections.
3. When she accepted the job offer, she didn't realize the contingencies
numerous _____ attached, like mandatory overtime
and weekend work, which made her reconsider her
decision.
8. The room's _____, with its bright colors and excessive gaudiness
decorations, was overwhelming to the guests.
10. The _____ of the Day Break neighborhood was evi- homogeneity
dent in the uniform design of each house and neatly
trimmed lawns.
12. She was _____ upon hearing she had won the lottery, incredulous
unable to believe her sudden stroke of luck.
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13. The beauty of the sunset was _____, leaving everyone ineffable
speechless and in awe.
14. The politician's speech was filled with _____, subtly innuendo
undermining his opponent without direct accusation.
17. A single scratch would _____ the surface of the pol- mar
ished table, making it less appealing.
22. Please store all _____ foods in the refrigerator to pre- perishable
vent spoilage.
23. Only a select few were _____ to the secret plans of the privy
surprise party.
24. The _____ of the quaint bookstore greeted every cus- proprietor
tomer with a warm smile and personalized recommen-
dations.
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25. His _____ outlook on life, shaped by a small-town provincial
upbringing, sometimes clashed with the diverse and
sophisticated perspectives of his big-city colleagues.
26. Despite the constant _____ from his rival, he main- provocation
tained his composure and refused to retaliate.
27. Known for his _____ attention to detail, the chef en- punctilious
sured every dish was presented perfectly.
29. The door opened with a _____ harsh sound, signaling raspingly
years of neglect and the urgent need for oil.
30. After hiking all day, she ate _____, barely pausing for ravenously
breath between bites.
31. The _____ carpet, worn from years of use, held mem- threadbare
ories of countless footsteps and stories.
32. The villain faced _____ for his deeds, finally being retribution
brought to justice by the efforts of the determined
detective.
33. The movie's appeal lay in its _____, tugging at the sentimentality
heartstrings of audiences worldwide.
34. The essay was _____ and difficult to read, filled with turgid
complex sentences and jargon.
37. He _____ into the dense forest, driven by curiosity and ventured
a desire for adventure.
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38. They decided to look for a coffee shop in the _____ of vicinity
the park to rest and chat.
39. The solution to the puzzle proved _____, evading even elusive
the most determined attempts to solve it.
53. homogeneity
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n. the quality or state of being all the same or all of the
same kind.
54. adv. quickly and without thinking carefully about the impetuously
results
66. pander
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v. gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire,
need, or habit or a person with such a desire)
81. adj. connected with the process of forming and look- spectroscopic
ing at spectra with a spectroscope.
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82. adj. (of cloth, clothing, or soft furnishings) becoming threadbare
thin and tattered with age.
86. adv. in a way that does not show moral principles or unscrupulously
is not honest or fair
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